Famous single treeDaigo-zakura Cherry Tree
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Maniwa, Okayama
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Chugoku & Shikoku Weather Guide
Okayama & Kurashiki Weather & What to Wear
Okayama, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Okayama Korakuen, Okayama Castle
The area covering the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with its white-walled streetscapes, and Okayama City with Okayama Korakuen and Okayama Castle. Annual precipitation is a low 1143mm, with a mild climate and lots of sunny days.
- January low
- 0.1℃
- August high
- 33.3℃
- Max snow depth
- 1cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today12 PMSunny23°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny23°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMSunny19°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 PMSunny16°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny13°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny12°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 9 AMSunny15°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 12 PMSunny21°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 3 PMCloudy22°☂ 10%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy21°☂ 60%6–9m/s
- 9 PMRain19°☂ 60%6–9m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny24°/16°Observed: 16°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny, then rain23°/11°☂ 60%
- 10/24(Sat)Rain22°/18°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, rain at times25°/21°☂ 80%Reliability A
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times23°/19°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain24°/14°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times20°/10°☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Okayama & Kurashiki
For comfortable weather
May and October bring highs of around 23–25°C and lots of sunny days — ideal for strolling the Bikan Historical Quarter and touring gardens.
Climate
Okayama & Kurashiki Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.6℃ | 0.1℃ | 36.2mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.5℃ | 0.5℃ | 45.4mm | 1cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 14.6℃ | 3.5℃ | 82.5mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Apr | 19.8℃ | 8.5℃ | 90mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 24.8℃ | 14.8℃ | 112.6mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jun | 27.6℃ | 18.7℃ | 169.3mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 31.8℃ | 23.4℃ | 177.4mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 33.3℃ | 24.6℃ | 97.2mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 29.1℃ | 20.0℃ | 142.2mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 23.4℃ | 13.4℃ | 95.4mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 17.1℃ | 6.8℃ | 53.3mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 11.7℃ | 2.1℃ | 41.5mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Okayama & Kurashiki Through the Seasons
🌸
Spring
Mar–MayApril highs are around 20°C, mornings 8.5°C. Temperatures swing, so bring something to layer.
☀️
Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season runs from June to mid-July. August highs are around 33°C, making this one of the hottest areas in Chugoku & Shikoku.
🍁
Autumn
Sep–NovOctober brings lots of clear autumn days; in November highs are around 17°C and mornings drop to around 7°C.
❄️
Winter
Dec–FebJanuary mornings drop to around 0°C, but snow hardly ever settles. Days are around 10°C with plenty of sunshine.
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Okayama & Kurashiki
Famous single treeAutumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Okayama & Kurashiki
GardenOkayama Korakuen Garden
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Okayama & Kurashiki
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Okayama & Kurashiki
🚄 JRKansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥17,000
🚄 JR
🚄 JRSanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥23,000
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Getting Around
Getting to and from Okayama & Kurashiki
Osaka → Okayama
Fastest: About 45 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Okayama 23:13)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Okayama & Kurashiki TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Hiroshima & MiyajimaOnomichi & Shimanami KaidoIzumo & MatsueTottoriHagi, Tsunoshima & AkiyoshidaiTakamatsu, Naoshima & ShodoshimaTokushima, Naruto & IyaMatsuyama & Dogo OnsenKochi & Shimanto
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Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Okayama station; actual weather varies from year to year.
